Courage

I read my piece to the writing group yesterday evening and everyone said they liked it. The author said I was a "deep thinker" and that my writing was "lyrical"...I suppose that's good? He gave me some insightful advice about how to make my writing even better, and I'm very grateful for that. Turns out I actually enjoy this kind of setting with like minded writers. I was still a little nervous, even after taking two anxiety pills that day, but now that I have made it through I feel like I could do it again, maybe without the pills next time. I feel like I've opened a window out of my social prison. Just a little window, not a big huge door, but even the small amount of light on the other side is enough to make me want more of it.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." (Anaïs Nin)